the duke

There's a John Wayne movie that has direct ties to a small town in S.W. Oklahoma. This classic western was inspired by true events and real people that became legends of the American West.

The Duke was born on May 26th, 1907 making this year his 115th birthday. You can celebrate the 'Duke Days of May' at the John Wayne: An American Experience exhibit in Fort Worth, TX. and members of the Wayne family will be there, including Ethan Wayne!

It's going to be a good time and for a great cause. Get signed up today for the John Wayne Cancer Foundation "Grit Series" 5-K. The closest "Grit Series" event will take place in Fort Worth, TX. in the Stockyards on Saturday, November 13th (11-13-21).

This past weekend the family took me to the John Wayne: An American Experience exhibit in the Fort Work Stockyards. I got to celebrate my 50th Birthday with the Duke! For me this was a dream come true, I'm a HUGE fan of John Wayne. Ever since I was a little kid I've always looked up to the Duke and loved watching all his movies.

Sadly today marks the 35th anniversary of John Wayne's death. Marion Robert Morrison better known the world over as "The Duke" was born May 26, 1907 and pasted away on this day back in 1979 at the age of 72 from stomach cancer.

Ever wanted to wear the crusty eyepatch of an American legend? Now's your chance! John Wayne's estate is auctioning off memorabilia from his acting career that spanned more than 170 films.